Editor’s Note: The following letter was written in response to recent negative accusations from the news media in and ACLU in Utah. by Gary W. DeLand, Jail Operations Director, Utah Sheriffs’ Association The ACLU and the several media outlets have developed a sudden interest in a problem which is hardly new and which has been grappled with for decades not only by jail officials, but also by professionals in many different disciplines (e.g., prison officials, criminal justice planners, the National Institute of Corrections, mental health experts, medical providers, school officials, standards...

The most “serious” crimes are determined by which offenses carry the longest sentences, according to guidelines. The policy shift is intended to advance public safety and promote respect and consistency for the legal system, Sessions...

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